Episode 1x10 - Caleb Wood | Inside Post Production

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Welcome to Trilith Institute Talks! In this episode of Trilith Institute Talks, host Hunter Barcroft converses with Post Producer Caleb Wood, along with film students Xavi and Mia. Caleb shares his journey from working on Tyler Perry productions to his current role at Moonshine Post, where he collaborates on projects for Paramount Plus and BET... The discussion delves into the intricacies of post production, the importance of VFX, and the evolving film industry in the South. Caleb offers insights on finding passion in storytelling, the complexities of post production logistics, and the significant role of teamwork. The episode also highlights the value of learning industry phases and building networks for aspiring filmmakers. Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to VFX in Film 00:15 - Meet the Host and Guests 00:23 - Caleb Wood's Career Journey 00:33 - Discussion on Post Production 01:39 - Roles and Experiences in Post Production 03:36 - VFX and Its Importance 06:31 - Challenges and Insights in Post Production 07:43 - Favorite Types of VFX 10:52 - Day-to-Day of a Post Producer 14:35 - Skills and Misconceptions in Post Production 27:47 - Communication and Collaboration on Set 31:58 - Caleb's Move to Atlanta and Career Growth 35:06 - Building Relationships in Production 35:50 - Joining Moonshine Post 36:29 - Adapting to Industry Changes 36:58 - Navigating Strikes and Indie Projects 37:59 - The Evolution of Atlanta's Film Scene 38:48 - Challenges and Reflections During Strikes 39:40 - Finding Opportunities in Uncertainty 41:15 - Networking Tips for Aspiring Filmmakers 44:23 - MoviePass and Film Memories 45:35 - Family Influence on Film Passion 56:21 - Theater and Film: A Family Affair 01:01:04 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts Film Industry Terminology In This Episode

• CGI - CGI stands for computer generated imagery, which is the use of computer graphics in art and media.

• Roto - Slang for rotoscoping, which is an animation technique that animators use to trace over motion picture footage, frame by frame, to produce realistic action.

• Resolve - slang for a software program called DaVinci Resolve, which is the world's only all in one solution for editing, color, VFX, motion graphics and audio

• AVID - AVID Media Composer is the most acclaimed and trusted collaborative video editing software solution across the media and entertainment industry. It is widely considered an industry-standard technology and has been for some time.

• Conform - Conforming is when you re-link lower quality footage (like proxies, SD, etc...) to the higher res, mastering quality footage after you are done editing.

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